Maldives News
Campaigns warned against targeting police officers
Photos were shared of the opposition candidates shaking hands with policemen.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Independent’s candidacy appeal rejected, Nasrullah suspended
The High Court registrar decided the case could not be accepted as an election-related complaint.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
ADB grants US$33m for waste management
Open burning of waste in Thilafushi poses “an environmental and public health hazard.”
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Fines waived for fishing vessels
The government has also waived traffic fines and released inmates ahead of the presidential election.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
EU denies Maldives president’s claim of fish export ban
European Union sanctions were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, Yameen claimed.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: inflated costs and slicing the cake
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives government ‘crushing dissent in all-out assault on democracy’
Rights abuses have flourished under the current government, a new report says.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Test flight lands at Maafaru airport
The international airport is a ‘gift’ from the UAE.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body ‘on the verge of stealing elections’
The joint opposition accused the Elections Commission of conspiring with the incumbent.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: airports and overdue infrastructure
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Tax and import revenue grows in July
The tax authority collected US$136 million in July.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: war of pledges, retirement age and interim rule
Daily round-up of news from the campaign trail.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Avas condemns doctored photos with fake headlines
Doctored photos of Twitter and Facebook notifications have been circulated with fake headlines.
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Indian PM calls for conducive environment for Maldives election
Modi renewed calls to restore the independent functioning of democratic institutions.
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Man dies from electric shock on fishing trip
The 34-year-old Bangladeshi died immediately.
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives resort tycoons draw fire with endorsement of president
Support for the president’s economic policy came during a much-publicised panel discussion on state TV.
12 Aug 2018, 09:00
Raajje TV launches fundraising to pay record fine
The fundraising effort was launched by opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives hospital reaches milestone with first bypass surgery
The life-saving procedure was performed by a team led by Dr Mohamed Shafiu, the country’s first cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
Independent challenges rejection of candidacy
The Elections Commission rejected the little-known businessman’s candidacy Friday morning.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives election a two-horse race
Former home minister Umar Naseer decided to sit out this year’s contest.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
Showing 92 / 815